What are the responsibilities and job description for the PROJECT MANAGER position at City of Lawrence?
Summary
We’re looking for a people centered Project Manager who can lead complex, cross departmental projects with clarity, empathy, and accountability. You’ll thrive here if you love bringing people together, navigating challenges with confidence, and turning ideas into meaningful results.
In this role, you’ll guide initiatives from kickoff to completion, ensure alignment across teams, foster trust and collaboration, and help deliver high-quality outcomes that support the City’s strategic priorities and serve our community.
Responsibilities
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited college or university with major course work in Project Management, Business, or a related field.
Three (3) years of leading and directing cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders, evolving requirements, and organizational impact, including process improvements, system implementations, or strategic initiatives.
Certifications
PMP Certified or the successful completion of the PMP certification within 12 months of employment. (See Project Management Institute for requirements)
Please include a cover letter with your resume.
Please provide 3 references
Benefit Information:
Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance: Various coverage levels available; FREE Well Care Clinic through LMH; other wellness benefits/perks
Caregiver Leave – 12 weeks paid leave
Paid Time Off: 12 Vacation days, 12 Sick days accrued per year; 2 days Personal Leave, 10 Paid Holidays
Retirement: Kansas Public Employees Retirement Systems (KPERS)
Position open until filled; initial review begins August 14, 2026
We’re looking for a people centered Project Manager who can lead complex, cross departmental projects with clarity, empathy, and accountability. You’ll thrive here if you love bringing people together, navigating challenges with confidence, and turning ideas into meaningful results.
In this role, you’ll guide initiatives from kickoff to completion, ensure alignment across teams, foster trust and collaboration, and help deliver high-quality outcomes that support the City’s strategic priorities and serve our community.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage cross functional projects from initiation through closeout.
- Facilitate collaboration, communication, and problem solving across departments.
- Build strong relationships and provide exceptional customer service to stakeholders.
- Contribute to improving PMO processes, tools, and organizational project capability.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree required from an accredited college or university with major course work in Project Management, Business, or a related field.
Three (3) years of leading and directing cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders, evolving requirements, and organizational impact, including process improvements, system implementations, or strategic initiatives.
Certifications
PMP Certified or the successful completion of the PMP certification within 12 months of employment. (See Project Management Institute for requirements)
Please include a cover letter with your resume.
Please provide 3 references
Benefit Information:
Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance: Various coverage levels available; FREE Well Care Clinic through LMH; other wellness benefits/perks
Caregiver Leave – 12 weeks paid leave
Paid Time Off: 12 Vacation days, 12 Sick days accrued per year; 2 days Personal Leave, 10 Paid Holidays
Retirement: Kansas Public Employees Retirement Systems (KPERS)
Position open until filled; initial review begins August 14, 2026